Melanie Torres off Nashville Star

Wednesday, April 5, 2006 – Melanie Torres will not be this year's Nashville Star. That was the verdict from Tuesday's episode of the singing contest where the winner gets a recording contract.
As a result, six contestants remain: Matt Mason, Jared Ashley, Chris Young, Nicole Jamrose, Kristen McNamara, Casey Rivers.
Previously eliminated were Shy Blakeman and Monique LeCompte.
The show continues next Tuesday.

Editorial: Walking the talk –
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Concert Review: Lambert refuses to rest on laurels –
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Concert Review: DBT rocks on –
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